as in flight
an act of traveling a short way to do or get something
He was sent out on an urgent errand.
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Recent Examples of errand
The Bagsmart puffer sling bag is ideal for running errands, sightseeing days, going for a walk, and more due to its compact yet roomy design.
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Erin Cavoto, Travel + Leisure, 13 Apr. 2026
According to Amazon shoppers, the shoe is ideal for a variety of activities, like everyday errands, dog walks, and even long travel days.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Apr. 2026
Cast members are frequently seen grabbing oversized custom drinks while socializing, running errands or hanging out — treating them like an everyday lifestyle staple.
—Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Apr. 2026
From gym sessions to errand runs and travel days, cropped leggings are the easy, comfortable staple that works across it all.
—Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 10 Apr. 2026
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Erin Cavoto, Travel + Leisure, 13 Apr. 2026
According to Amazon shoppers, the shoe is ideal for a variety of activities, like everyday errands, dog walks, and even long travel days.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Apr. 2026
Cast members are frequently seen grabbing oversized custom drinks while socializing, running errands or hanging out — treating them like an everyday lifestyle staple.
—Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Apr. 2026
From gym sessions to errand runs and travel days, cropped leggings are the easy, comfortable staple that works across it all.
—Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 10 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for errand
Noun
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Spirit Airlines operates more than 500 daily flights to more than 60 destinations, including at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport and Miami International Airport.—
Bri Buckley,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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The homeowner, Thania Magana, said flight data showed a plane passing over her neighborhood at the time, according to Hahn.—
Daniel S. Levine,
PEOPLE,
16 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Potholes may go unfilled, Davis said, and drivers may have to make unplanned trips to the mechanic shop to fix their tires as a result.—
Kathryn Watson,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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Still, Orlando didn’t take full advantage of its trips to the line.—
Jason Beede,
The Orlando Sentinel,
16 Apr. 2026
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As was the case with the white-and-green dress for her Pakistan tour, Elizabeth, in her fashion choices, sought not only to avoid giving offense but to offer symbolic ingratiation, and among the most fascinating garments on display are those representing diplomatic dressing.—
Rebecca Mead,
New Yorker,
17 Apr. 2026
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Their last North American tour took place nearly as long ago.—
Walden Green,
Pitchfork,
17 Apr. 2026
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Off the train, guests in the suites will enjoy special excursions, like a private charter flight to the Uluru–Kata Tjuta National Park and private Champagne lunch.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
13 Apr. 2026
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During its 10-day excursion, the four-person crew traveled farther from Earth than any other humans — as well as witnessed a rare solar eclipse from deep space and observed a 600-mile-wide crater on the moon’s surface.—
Maura Fox,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Apr. 2026
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Now Festival, after which the Strokes will embark on a European jaunt.—
Daniel Kreps,
Rolling Stone,
13 Apr. 2026
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Season 23’s jaunt in the Carolinas couldn’t have come at a more apt time.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
13 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Everyone has to be comfortable with the cost of a group outing, or someone else has to be comfortable covering them.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
12 Apr. 2026
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In addition to her new hair, Klum opted for a bold all-white look for her festival outing.—
Meg Walters,
InStyle,
11 Apr. 2026
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“Errand.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/errand. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.
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